Fly Weights - Page 9

Mark Yacavone · 01-20-2019, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I have to wonder if NHRA would let you use the alcohol injection? If you look at the Mecum pictures, you can see the alcohol tank on the drivers side of the radiator.

Probably wouldn't need it with the $20 approved fuel ;-)

The turbo cars had a side draft Rochester. Other models had a 4GC.

The suspension is similar to a Chevelle, but the coils are on the trailing arms, like a Fox body.

I doubt anything modern would bolt it to replace the Jet-a-Way (Slim Jim)
Probably could use a later Land Rover block that might have the B.O.P. pattern.

Billy Nees · 01-20-2019, 07:10 PM

You're (of course) right about the carb. Same as turbo Corvair, wasn't it?
As far as the alcohol injection, didn't they inject it into the turbo to cool it?!?

Looking at the pics, I guess they inject it into the carb..

Mark Yacavone · 01-20-2019, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

You're (of course) right about the carb. Same as turbo Corvair, wasn't it?
As far as the alcohol injection, didn't they inject it into the turbo to cool it?!?

Looking at the pics, I guess they inject it into the carb..

Actually, the Corvair used a Carter, but similar style.

Rather than lowering the compression, Olds decided to inject the fluid to cool the combustion..
I'd suggest using an MSD Boost Master timing retard control with this one ;-)

Rich Biebel · 01-20-2019, 08:18 PM

https://forums.aaca.org/topic/108020...draft-rochest/. To complicated for 1963. I do recall at least one that came in the station I worked at. Plagued with problems. Engine and trans. The Slim Jim was poor in everything GM put it in.

Billy Nees · 01-21-2019, 12:14 PM

Well, seeing as it's 3* outside and the wind is blowing like a banshee AND boredom is setting in,
how about a 63 Chevy II 4cyl 153/90/90 for W/S or W/SA at 2330?
Same basic engine as my 230s minus 2 cylinders.
I guess the problem would be finding one but it would be fun with a stick and probably pretty quick with a metric!

Mike Jones · 01-21-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Well, seeing as it's 3* outside and the wind is blowing like a banshee AND boredom is setting in,
how about a 63 Chevy II 4cyl 153/90/90 for W/S or W/SA at 2330?
Same basic engine as my 230s minus 2 cylinders.
I guess the problem would be finding one but it would be fun with a stick and probably pretty quick with a metric!

Iron Duke?
A nice life for a metric, behind one of those...
Mike A114

Billy Nees · 01-21-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Jones

Iron Duke?
A nice life for a metric, behind one of those...
Mike A114

No, kinda like the "Iron Dukes" grandfather.

Mike Jones · 01-21-2019, 12:57 PM

ok,
Iron Duke late 1960`s? I recall a 68 or 69 Nova w/4 banger, and a guy called it an Iron Duke.

Dwight Southerland · 01-21-2019, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

No, kinda like the "Iron Dukes" grandfather.

Weren't those used in marine applications a lot?

Mike Jones · 01-21-2019, 01:11 PM

I think they were...

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,218 Likes: 3,091 Liked 6,772 Times in 1,519 Posts	Re: Fly Weights You're (of course) right about the carb. Same as turbo Corvair, wasn't it? As far as the alcohol injection, didn't they inject it into the turbo to cool it?!? Looking at the pics, I guess they inject it into the carb.. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS Make tech "TECH" again! Last edited by Billy Nees; 01-20-2019 at 07:13 PM. Reason: I'm dumb

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Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,275 Likes: 25 Liked 510 Times in 200 Posts	Re: Fly Weights https://forums.aaca.org/topic/108020...draft-rochest/. To complicated for 1963. I do recall at least one that came in the station I worked at. Plagued with problems. Engine and trans. The Slim Jim was poor in everything GM put it in. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479

01-21-2019, 12:14 PM	#85
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,218 Likes: 3,091 Liked 6,772 Times in 1,519 Posts	Re: Fly Weights Well, seeing as it's 3* outside and the wind is blowing like a banshee AND boredom is setting in, how about a 63 Chevy II 4cyl 153/90/90 for W/S or W/SA at 2330? Same basic engine as my 230s minus 2 cylinders. I guess the problem would be finding one but it would be fun with a stick and probably pretty quick with a metric! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS Make tech "TECH" again!

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Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,110 Likes: 1,166 Liked 660 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Fly Weights ok, Iron Duke late 1960`s? I recall a 68 or 69 Nova w/4 banger, and a guy called it an Iron Duke. Last edited by Mike Jones; 01-21-2019 at 01:02 PM.

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Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,110 Likes: 1,166 Liked 660 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Fly Weights I think they were...